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03-19-2018, 09:21 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Posts: 149
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Vista 36pp
Engine: 7.3 L diesel
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1998 Thomas Vista 3600
Hey guys I found 1998 Thomas vista 24 passenger. It has the 7.3 l diesel with 170xxx miles and the allison auto transmission. The body is super clean as well as the engine I would even say mint.
the fella is wants 7000 for it. I may be able to talk him down a little once im there and the deal starts going but what are the general thoughts on that price?
I know its high but it is a sought after bus right ?
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03-19-2018, 09:28 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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From the brief spec you listed, it sounds like a basic 1998 route bus that would sell at auction for between $1500 and $2000 ... if it was clean with decent tires.
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03-19-2018, 09:40 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Posts: 149
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Vista 36pp
Engine: 7.3 L diesel
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I thought it was pretty high . is there any auctions you recommend ? I've been lurking public surplus and gov deals with no luck yet
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03-19-2018, 09:45 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikerob643
I thought it was pretty high . is there any auctions you recommend ? I've been lurking public surplus and gov deals with no luck yet
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Well those two
purplewave.com (where I got mine)
422sales.com
richiebrothers (check spelling)
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03-19-2018, 10:37 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I own a similar bus, 7000 is about what I have into the thing after conversion!
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03-19-2018, 11:17 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Posts: 149
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Vista 36pp
Engine: 7.3 L diesel
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Awesome guys thanks for all the info . I knew it would be high because its from a dealer . aaa busses in phoenix but it sounds waay to high if that's what you have after conversion !
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03-20-2018, 07:03 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 66
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Chevy Midbus
Engine: GM 6.5 Turbo Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikerob643
Awesome guys thanks for all the info . I knew it would be high because its from a dealer . aaa busses in phoenix but it sounds waay to high if that's what you have after conversion !
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I'm pretty sure thats one that sold at auction from Mesa School District a couple weeks back for around $4k. If you want a Vista shortie you can get one for less. I don't think its a particularly desired model though.
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03-20-2018, 09:06 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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I paid $2500 for my similar bus with similar miles.
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03-20-2018, 04:13 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Posts: 149
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Vista 36pp
Engine: 7.3 L diesel
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Yup, I think its the bus from the mesa shool district. Do you know what auction they use ? Public surplus or a private auction house ?
And Mr. Mullet 2500 seems like a great price ! I guess I just have to be patient and keep looking
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03-20-2018, 06:42 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 66
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Chevy Midbus
Engine: GM 6.5 Turbo Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikerob643
Yup, I think its the bus from the mesa shool district. Do you know what auction they use ? Public surplus or a private auction house ?
And Mr. Mullet 2500 seems like a great price ! I guess I just have to be patient and keep looking
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They use Public Surplus.
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03-29-2018, 07:36 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 66
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Chevy Midbus
Engine: GM 6.5 Turbo Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikerob643
Hey guys I found 1998 Thomas vista 24 passenger. It has the 7.3 l diesel with 170xxx miles and the allison auto transmission. The body is super clean as well as the engine I would even say mint.
the fella is wants 7000 for it. I may be able to talk him down a little once im there and the deal starts going but what are the general thoughts on that price?
I know its high but it is a sought after bus right ?
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https://m.publicsurplus.com/sms/auct...29&trackId=409
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03-29-2018, 01:36 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Flagstaff AZ
Posts: 149
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Vista 36pp
Engine: 7.3 L diesel
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Yup that's pretty much a spitting image of the bus that I was looking at at AAA . I ended up finding this same bus in California from a private seller with half the miles for 3500. I know it was a bit high but the bus was super clean no rust and only 80xxx miles so i pulled the trigger!
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03-29-2018, 01:38 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Tempe, AZ
Posts: 66
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Chevy Midbus
Engine: GM 6.5 Turbo Diesel
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikerob643
Yup that's pretty much a spitting image of the bus that I was looking at at AAA . I ended up finding this same bus in California from a private seller with half the miles for 3500. I know it was a bit high but the bus was super clean no rust and only 80xxx miles so i pulled the trigger!
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Nice, congrats!
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03-29-2018, 06:05 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Looking forward to seeing the new bus!
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11-24-2020, 12:22 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 9
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old post, fab info. Thank you.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
From the brief spec you listed, it sounds like a basic 1998 route bus that would sell at auction for between $1500 and $2000 ... if it was clean with decent tires.
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Thank you so much for this info...looking for this model currently and needed an idea about it price range etc.
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